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Re: pregnancy and obesity

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:43:15 -0600 (CST)

At Mon, 31 Jan 2000, Karen wrote: >
>I am 3-4 weeks pregnant. I am 5 foot 3 inches and weigh 245 pounds. I
>was going to try to lose about 70 to 80 pounds before I conceived but
>wasnt able to. What pregnancy complications am I likely to experience
>and what are the chances I will have to have a csection? Thank you.
>Karen

Likely complications - diabetes in pregnancy, hypertension in pregnancy, marked increase risk of cesarian section.

Good luck with the pregnancy and keep us posted. 

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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